A source from the Arsenal Club has revealed that the Gunners can hardly sign a contract with striker Benjamin Sesko in the transfer window this summer, due to the high demand of RB Leipzig.
Accordingly, the 'Gunners' is said to be not willing to meet the valuation of about 83 million euros (72 million pounds) that Leipzig gave to the Slovenia player. This price is considered to be too high, although the British team has expressed special attention to Sesko for a long time.
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RB Leipzig refused to reduce the price of Benjamin Sesko for Arsenal. |
In the context of difficulty pursuing this 22 -year -old striker, it is likely that Arsenal will turn to other goals, of which Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon.
Sesko was closely related to the transfer to the Emirates last summer before he signed a 5 -year contract with the Bundesliga club.
The Slovenian player has just experienced the best season in Germany, with 21 goals and 6 assists after 45 appearances in all competitions.
Sesko is said to want to move to Arsenal this summer to collaborate with Mikel Arteta, who is still looking for some additions for his attack.
The Gunners are currently prioritizing to recruit a new number 9 striker and also set the goal to bring a new winged striker, with Crystal Palace's Eberchi Eze in the sight.
With the ambition to win, Arsenal is active in the summer of 2025. They recently officially announced goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as the first contract on Tuesday. The Spanish player joined the North London club under a three -year contract from Chelsea, where he had 163 appearances and achieved countless titles.